Paul Haarhuis and Sjeng Schalken were the defending champions but did not compete that year. Byron Black and Thomas Shimada won in the final 6–2, 3–6, 7–5 against John-Laffnie de Jager and Robbie Koenig. Seeds Champion seeds are indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which those seeds were eliminated. Byron Black / Thomas Shimada (champions) Scott Humphries / Jim Thomas (first round) John-Laffnie de Jager / Robbie Koenig (final) Petr Luxa / Radek Štěpánek (quarterfinals) Draw External links 2001 Heineken Open Shanghai Doubles Draw Kingfisher Airlines Tennis Open 2001 ATP Tour